The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit is the cornerstone of our Jewish Community. We are committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future, in Detroit, in Israel and around the world.

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A Detroit River Cruise Experience: Creatures of the Sea

Our Annual Detroit River Cruise is diving deep this year with a “Creatures of the Sea” themed celebration to send summer off with a splash! Get on board for music, drinks, eats and the best views of the city. Bonus points for dressing up in seafaring style! Tuesday, August 21, 2018 7:30 – All aboard! […]

Detroit Ride for the Living

Sunday, August 26th | 9 AM The Krakow JCC’s Annual Ride for the Living is a 55 kilometer bike ride from Auschwitz to JCC Krakow that commemorates Jewish history and celebrates the miraculous rebirth of Jewish life in Poland today. This year, JFMD’s Israel & Overseas Department and the JCC of Metropolitan Detroit are pedaling in solidarity and organizing a satellite ride right here […]

Latest News

June 28, 2018 | It is now over two years since the Federation and Jewish Community Center announced the closing of the Jimmy Prentis Morris (JPM) facility in Oak Park. Closing JPM was an exceptionally difficult and painful decision, made necessary by the dire financial situation of the JCC and its potential impact on the community as a whole. ...

June 7, 2018 | When Israel@70 meets the Detroit RiverFront on June 20th . . . a sea of blue and white flags will wave along the riverfront where thousands of Jewish Detroiters will gather for a good time. It’s a carnival for the whole family. It’s a party after dark. It’s a good time for everyone to celebrate a ...